肌荒(はだあ)れ

A compound of 肌(はだ) (skin) + 荒(あ)れ (roughness). Describes skin that has become rough, dry, red, or irritated.

Usage

Common causes

• 乾燥(かんそう): dryness (especially in winter)
• ストレス: stress
• 睡眠不足(すいみんぶそく): lack of sleep
• 食生活(しょくせいかつ)の乱(みだ)れ: poor diet
• 花粉(かふん): pollen (seasonal allergies)

Forms

• 肌(はだ)が荒(あ)れる: skin becomes rough (intransitive)
• 肌荒(はだあ)れする: to have rough skin (suru-verb)
• 肌荒(はだあ)れを防(ふせ)ぐ: to prevent rough skin
• 肌荒(はだあ)れを治(なお)す: to treat rough skin

Related words

• 乾燥肌(かんそうはだ): dry skin (skin type)
• 敏感肌(びんかんはだ): sensitive skin
• 保湿(ほしつ): moisturizing
• スキンケア: skincare